New Main Street Business
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Suzan Robinson recently opened Blue Ember Creations downtown, offering a vartiey of items from homemade jewelry to precious gems.
Read MoreEngle takes superintendent position in Prague
By Everett Brazil, lll The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Newkirk High School (NHS) Principal Kevin Engle has left a positive impact on Newkirk Public Schools in many ways, both as a student as well as athletics and administration. He has also seen a lot of positive change at the campus. His time at NHS…
Read MoreEngle Resigns
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal NHS Principal Kevin Engle has serve the school and community for several school years, but he is now leaving to take the position of Superintendent in Prague, Okla.
Read More4-H Livestock Judging Honors
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Kay County 4-H Livestock Judging teams traveled to Claremore, Okla. April 15, and returned to Kay County with numerous awards in their hands. Jordyn Smith was Junior Individual Champion, and the Junior Team placed fifth. Senior Individuals were Josie Dosier, fourth, Reid Beullesfeld, sixth, Justin Fast, eighth…
Read MoreGrace Promoted
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Lee Evans, chairman of the Board of Evans & Associates Enterprises, is proud to announce the promotion of Jason Grace to vice president of Kaw Land and Cattle, Inc. Grace has also been appointed to the Board of Directors of Kaw Land and Cattle. “Jason has been with…
Read MoreMan hospitalized after vehicle leaves highway
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — One man was hospitalized Friday morning, April 16 after his vehicle left the highway and crashed into a drainage ditch. Firefighters received a call of an accident on U.S. Highway 77 at Bender Road about 9:42 a.m. to find a Chevrolet Silverado immobilized in the…
Read MoreNMS to host Kay County Boots and Badges competition
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Many communities host Boots and Badges activities, including Newkirk, Ponca City and Blackwell where fire, police and EMS personnel go head-to-head to see who is the toughest first responder organization in the community. First responders across Kay County are offered an opportunity to compete against…
Read MoreTigers, Lady Tigers earn medals at Medford track meet
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal MEDFORD, Okla. — The Newkirk Tigers and Lady Tigers track teams hit the road for Medford Friday, April 9, and many returned with medals for their efforts. In running events, Lady Tiger Alexia Smith earned second place in the 200M dash with a time of 28.02, and…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Alexia Smith takes off on the 200M dash during the Medford Cardinals track meet Friday afternoon, April 9. Smith won second place in the event. Also pictured is Kaylen Mills.
Read MoreNew School Board Member
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal New Newkirk Public Schools Board of Education member Jeff Schieber, left, was sworn in during the April 12 meeting. Schieber replaces long-time member Julia Peri. Also pictured are Trevor O’Brien, Russell Cobb, Cathy Bible, Susan Rhea and Phillip Knight.
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